"Bah, bad luck! It's this disaster again!!"
"This damn little bastard, why didn't anyone keep an eye on him!!"
"..."
A series of harsh curses spread among the crowd, but the little one who desperately shuttled among them didn't care, even though he was hit by the turbulent sea of people and fell to the ground several times, even those words made it feel... Feeling aggrieved and wanting to cry.
but!
However, it all seemed so unimportant.
Because, I met him again!
[The first stranger to ask his name! 】
And just when Uzumaki Naruto flew down, several ANBU members in casual clothes suddenly appeared at the place where they had previously stood.
"What is that kid doing?"
There was an angry growl.
They are a team that rotates to monitor the Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki. Even if the war comes, no one can move them away.
Because this kid has extremely important strategic significance for the entire Konoha.
It can even be said that even if the eastern border is penetrated and Kirigakure Village invades the Kingdom of Fire, this little guy cannot make any mistakes! !
After all, losing the border can still be regained in the future, but once the [Nine-Tails] is lost, it is almost impossible to recover it! !
The most important thing is that even Konoha now cannot withstand the disaster caused by the birth of Nine-Tails!
"Is that kid trying to disrupt the assembly of the troops?"
Speculative words rang out.
Such remarks are not groundless!
You know, this kid once 'splashed ink' on the Hokage Rock, which is regarded as the symbol of Konoha! !
Moreover, it's not that they didn't want to intercept the little nine-tailed one, it was just that there was no place for them to stay in the overwhelming sea of people.
Therefore, we can only guess the purpose of this little thing first and intercept it directly at the end point.
"Captain, look!"
Suddenly, an ANBU ninja noticed something strange on another street and decisively raised his hand to point there.
"Um?"
"Keep an eye on Kyuubi!"
Hearing the sound, the ANBU team leader who was closely watching Uzumaki Naruto's movements temporarily turned away from his sight and looked in the direction pointed by the speaker. Of course, he did not forget to remind the surrounding subordinates to keep an eye on the man who was submerged in the sea of people. little things.
"Uchiha Ara?"
The ANBU squad leader couldn't help but exclaimed when he saw the familiar boy.
Among the younger generation in Konoha, apart from the little Kyuubi, this damn little Uchiha bastard was the most troublesome.
And from a certain perspective, Uchiha Ara's level of trouble is even higher than that of Kyuubi!
Because, although the series of incidents committed by the former are really troublesome, in the final analysis they still belong to the category of naughty children and can still be controlled; but the latter is the real reincarnation of the devil, and it doesn't matter if they are on the opposite side when it comes to revenge. Who is there and what is his background!
I heard that even the captain of their ANBU, Xiang, was ridiculed by that little guy until he lost his temper.
Not only that.
The two most critical points are: this little guy is now not only the leader of the Uchiha clan recognized by the Hokage, but he is also incredibly powerful!
Although there are rumors that Huang's strength is only to squeeze out his potential through secret techniques, and it is an act of plundering the seedlings to encourage growth. After this period of strength, his whole person will fall into the bottom of eternal destruction.
However, who can know how long this 'false' strong period will last?
"Captain, what do you mean?"
The subordinate beside Yu whispered again, with a hint of panic in his words.
It's really hard to imagine that a well-trained ANBU member would actually feel a little nervous about the situation he was about to predict.
"Not impossible."
"Three years ago, Haru, on the day when Uchiha Ara graduated from the Ninja Academy, he and Izumi Uchiha treated Kyuubi to a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen."
Instead of having his subordinates tell the whole story, the ANBU team leader took over the rest of the words on his own, and even gave precise arguments!
And no matter the time, place, people, or events, they are all very clear.
Because in the past, the contact between the Uchiha clan and the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki was an absolute taboo and something that would never be allowed to happen!
Even now, even after the Uchiha clan suffered irreversible destruction, the only Uchiha clan member who can come into contact with Uzumaki Naruto is his classmate Sasuke! !
And even such contact with classmates is still under the supervision of the ANBU.
"Stop him!"
After having a preliminary theoretical basis, the ANBU team leader suddenly gave the order.
As if he felt that these three words were not enough to highlight the seriousness of the gaffe, he suddenly added:
"We must not let them meet!!"
Let the little Kyuubi, who is starting to have independent thoughts, come into contact with the current leader of the Uchiha clan...
This is simply taboo!
It’s natural disaster meeting the devil! !
"yes!"
After a few hurried responses, the four ANBU ninjas who were standing on the empty roof just now disappeared.
only.
In this crowded crowd, even if they have good skills, they cannot easily intercept and catch the little Nine Tails.
After all, they can't possibly be cruel to the residents who came to see them off, right?
At this moment, the little Kyuubi, who kept getting up from the ground and being cursed and accused, suddenly stopped his behavior, even though he was already very close to the stranger in his memory.
but........
I can remember him.
But can he still remember himself?
Looking at the distance that was only separated by two or three human walls, Uzumaki Naruto was suddenly confused and worried.
In fact, I am really afraid that the memories I have remembered over the years will be quietly shattered like a rare dream.
That,
But I have few good memories.
"It's now."
A deep and meaningful roar rang out from the crowd, and two or three rough, calloused hands grasped the dazed little Kyuubi in unison.
"Don't squeeze!"
"Don't reach out!"
"I got you, you pervert!!"
However, despite such sudden action, something unexpected happened in the midst of this turbulent and chaotic crowd.
The ANBU ninjas, who were dressed in casual clothes for better close surveillance, were regarded as some unruly thieves the moment they took action.
"no!"
"You misunderstood, we are not perverts, we are..."
There were excuses, but they stopped abruptly when the point was reached.
It can't be directly stated that they are ninjas affiliated with ANBU, right? Appearing here and doing this just because he wanted to take little Kyuubi away, is all this really just a misunderstanding?
How can they say that!
At this time, the thin Uzumaki Naruto was also squeezed out of the crowd by the force caused by the restlessness, and fell in an extremely embarrassed posture on the path that was intimidated by an Uchiha.
"It hurts, it hurts..."
A murmur came from its mouth.
And when he stood up and raised his gaze, he suddenly found that the stranger who remained in his memory was standing in front of him.
For a moment, their eyes met.
His own embarrassing posture was clearly visible to the other party.
In a panic, Uzumaki Naruto hurriedly stood up on the ground, suppressing the pain in his palms, and quickly dusted off the dust on his clothes.
He was already embarrassed enough, but he still wanted to save a little bit of his posture and image as much as possible.
Because this is the first time they have met after more than three years of absence.
"Yo..."
Little Naruto raised his right hand and tried his best to calm down the restlessness in his heart and spoke actively. A trace of blood could still be seen seeping out of his stretched palm.
It was a wound caused when he fell to the ground just now.
However, after Kankan confided something, he suddenly stopped talking.
The hesitation, the worry, and the strangeness that had lasted for several years came back to me crazily.
He was really not sure whether the young man in front of him, who seemed to be about the same age as him, could still remember him.
Even the name that was about to be spoken became chaotic and blurred.
Obviously this name is what he often said in many lonely times, and secretly made up his mind to become friends with the owner of the name.
perhaps.
Keeping all this in your heart is the best choice for you.
Thinking of this, Uzumaki Naruto's fingers quietly curled up, and his whole body suddenly turned around in an attempt to escape back into the crowd.
Sure enough, it is better to bury such a precious memory deep in my heart.
Anyway, this is how he is perceived by the residents of Konoha, being naughty and unpopular.
But at this moment.
"Hey, long time no see, Naruto-kun."
A familiar voice came to my ears.
In a daze, an inexplicable impact that spanned time and dimensions hit the little Jiuwei's heart hard.
He still remembers the day when we first met!
That day,
He said:
'When asking someone for their name, shouldn't you give your own name first? '
And now,
He actually remembers his own name! !
Is this an illusion?
The inexplicable sadness and impact became more intense and real.
"Naruto-kun, are you here to see me off?"
However, the same voice and the same call sounded in my ears again.
he.
Really remember my name!
Uzumaki Naruto suddenly raised his dusty sleeves and wiped his eyes fiercely, then turned around and responded:
"Not before."
"But now it is!"
The blurred name became clear again:
"shortage."
The little guy scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. Originally, he was just bored and came to join in the fun. By the way, Kangkang could use some pranks to attract a wave of attention.
But I never expected to meet this person who existed in my memory.
But just when little Naruto revealed the name, a look of shock suddenly appeared in his eyes.
"shortage!"
"Uchiha Ara!"
"You are Uchiha Ara!!"
Uzumaki Naruto's repeated repetitions seemed to be intended to fit in with a certain message.
And they reunited soon!
It fits perfectly with the terrifying demon spread in Konoha Village, the existence that is said to be able to stop children from crying!
"Um."
"it's me."
The young man hummed in reply.
"I heard that you beat up all the ninjas from the Sarutobi clan!"
"Amazing!!"
Aramoto thought that the little guy in front of him would show fear or something else after remembering his name.
Unexpectedly, he won such unabashed admiration.
But think about it, this little guy is Uzumaki Naruto!
"That's nothing. You can hold them down in the future... you can do it too."
He had meant to be more brutal.
But thinking of the current environment, the elites of the Sarutobi clan have already taken the lead to the eastern border to fight for Konoha.
So he swallowed back the words he had blurted out and replaced them with a more tactful wording.
"of course!"
In this regard, Uzumaki Naruto did not show the slightest humility.
"Because I am the one who wants to become Hokage!"
The little guy puffed up his chest.
"Well, I'm looking forward to the day when your face appears on the Hokage Rock."
The young man echoed.
At the same time, he took a step forward, hid the little guy behind his back and pulled out his right hand.
"But before that, we should also pay attention to taking good care of the wound."
Huang pulled out a roll of clean gauze from his ninja tool bag and wiped the bruised palm. After cutting off the blood-stained section, he took out another section of gauze and bandaged the bruised right hand.
"No, it's okay, no need to bandage."
"Actually, my wounds heal very quickly, and this small wound is nothing."
Feeling the feeling of being recognized and cared for for the first time, Uzumaki Naruto felt a little dazed, and his vision became blurry again.
Hearing this, the movement of Huang's hand paused for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
"Okay."
"Be careful in the future."
After bandaging the wound, he said this.
As for the piece of gauze stained with the little guy's blood, he naturally put it away without leaving any trace.
In addition to being instinctively distressed, this behavior is also due to a psychic mission that has been stranded for a long time: [Elegant Man·Demon Fox! 】
"Thanks."
Looking down at the bandaged right hand, Uzumaki Naruto said softly.
Perhaps, it's not because his voice is small, but because his voice is a little softer.
The thank you that reached his ears made Huang slightly startled. No matter what he said, no matter what his starting point was, he had finally gained some benefits from the other party.
"wrong."
"It's me who wants to thank you, Naruto-kun."
He objected.
"?"
Upon hearing this answer, Uzumaki Naruto suddenly raised his cheeks, with silent doubts on his face.
"Thank you for seeing me off and for the Uchiha clan."
Huang naturally cannot tell the truth.
I could only find an excuse.
"Well, see you next time, Naruto-kun."
After saying that, Huang straightened his body again. The last time to gather was coming, and they had to report and get into the queue.
"How about I go with you."
But at the moment when the two of them were about to get together, Xiao Jiuwei said something shocking and there was no hint of a joke in his voice.
[This is the first stranger to say thank you to myself! 】
Yu Zhi put another label on Huang.
'! '
The crowd around him was a little excited.
【go Go! 】
【Where is the best place to die! ! 】
'? '
'grass! '
Several ANBU members in the crowd began to go crazy, and even began to savagely try to break free from the grip of the surrounding residents.
Because this little guy can really do this!
'......'
Uchiha Ara was a little stunned when he heard such words, but he quickly regained consciousness.
"War is not something you children should do. Practice well and wait and look forward to the day when you become Hokage."
"goodbye."
The young man replied with a smile, and passed by when he landed on the last two words.
The tribesmen behind Yu Zhi also moved at this moment, but when passing by the absent-minded Uzumaki Naruto, they all nodded slightly.
Maybe this is the patriarch's, um, friend?
After the Uchiha clan left, some of the Konoha residents standing there also showed a look of shame.
'War is not for children. '
'But it's obvious that the person speaking is just a child. '
At the same time, an inexplicable warmth filled Uzumaki Naruto's heart. His left hand tightly held the gauze with the strange smell remaining, and whispered softly in his heart:
[This is also the first person to recognize me. 】
........
"Chief Huang, although I know that you have just returned and haven't had a good rest yet, I still have to rely on you for Sky's reconnaissance."
Nara Shikaku said in a deep voice.
Due to the appearance of an imaginary enemy with strange abilities, the members of the Hyuga clan were arranged around the army.
And Ara, who possesses the Sharingan and the flying psychic beast, naturally becomes the best candidate to oversee the overall situation. The most important thing is that the latter also has the strength and experience to perform tasks that are not weaker than the Jonin.
"Well, leave it to me."
There is no doubt about this.
"The Uchiha clan will be placed in Haiichi's troops. Once you encounter an enemy, your task is to protect the auxiliary troops from enemy interference. Do you understand?"
As the captain, Shikaku continued to make arrangements.
"yes!"
This time there were several clear and loud echoes.
'Did you place your own people in the rear? '
'It's still under the jurisdiction of the mountain clan leader. Is this considered special care? After all, Uchiha's most outstanding ability is fighting with his Sharingan. '
However, Huang did not question the other party's arrangement, but felt a little confused.
This army was commanded by the heads of the three clans of the 'Inaraka Butterfly' clan. The over a thousand ninjas were roughly divided into three systems: the reconnaissance force, the main offensive force, and the rear auxiliary force.
In addition to Nara Shikaku as the commander in charge of everything, he was also in front of the formation during the march, dispatching and summarizing information collected from the Hinata, Inuzuka clan, Anbu and other reconnaissance personnel.
After the reconnaissance force, there is the entire offensive force. They are commanded by Akimichi Choza and are also the ones with the largest number of personnel in the entire system.
These powerful ninjas are responsible for attacking immediately after an encounter.
Finally, of course, there is the auxiliary force, which is mainly composed of family members with special secret skills such as Yamanaka, Aburame, and Kurama.
It can be regarded as a surprise force used to dismantle the enemy's backhand.
The commander is the aforementioned Yamazaka Haiichi.
"Everyone!"
Just when the entire battle formation was becoming complete and time was on the verge of encountering a demon, an old call suddenly sounded from the towering Konoha castle tower.
It was the voice of the Sandaime Hokage.
I saw him wearing a Hokage hat and Shimura Danzo with a bandage on his face standing on the gate.
"This time, the Kirigakure Village asked us for our Konoha companions without any reason and launched an invasion attack on us. What do you think we should do?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen asked in a deep voice.
The voice of indignity and self-anger spread to the surroundings with the [Empty Cicada Technique]!
"war!"
"war!!"
"war!!"
Suddenly, clear words came out from the mouths of all clans, teams, and ninjas in unison!
Even though they may have had some complaints before, all their complaints disappeared when they saw the young and green faces of the Uchiha clan participants.
At this moment, they are all ninjas of Konoha, fighting for Konoha! !
"Then, let's go!"
"I wish you good luck in martial arts!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say any more words of encouragement, because there was no need.
No matter what, Konoha is the leader of the five great ninja villages, and this battle must be won!
"It's Hokage-sama!"
As the majestic response sounded, a sharp eagle roar also appeared in the sky, it was Huang's psychic beast.
After he turned over, the giant eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky. This was not because he wanted to pretend.
Instead, he was saying goodbye to a certain girl in his own way.
Because what he could feel was the gentle gaze that always stayed on his back.
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